Electrical Supplier Quality Engineer - China
About us
We are a European scale up dedicated to developing cutting-edge, automated wind-assisted propulsion systems. Our goal is to provide a turnkey solution for shipowners and shipping companies who seek to reduce fuel costs and emissions. Our vision is simple yet ambitious – we aim to power the world with wind.
Imagine a world where the vast oceans are effortlessly traversed using the clean and boundless power of the wind. At bound4blue, we are turning this dream into reality. We're not just creating wind propulsion systems but revolutionizing the maritime industry, one sustainable voyage at a time. While bringing sails back to ships may seem challenging, we are more than prepared for it. We are innovators who understand the perfect harmony between nature and technology.
About the Role
As an Electrical Supplier Quality Engineer, you will play a critical role in ensuring that all electrical, automation, and control-related components of the eSAIL system meet bound4blue’s technical, safety, and quality standards.
You will be responsible for qualifying and monitoring suppliers, validating electrical manufacturing processes, and ensuring compliance with specifications, class requirements, and project expectations. This role acts as the technical quality interface between suppliers, Engineering (Automation & Control), Operations, and Service teams.
Your work will directly impact product reliability, safety, and long-term operational performance in demanding maritime environments.
Responsibilities
Conduct supplier qualification and product validation activities for electrical and automation components (control panels, wiring systems, sensors, power systems, etc.).
Ensure supplier processes and products consistently meet bound4blue’s technical, quality, and regulatory requirements.
Develop and implement Supplier Control Plans, including audits, inspections, and follow-up activities.
Perform supplier audits (process, quality system, electrical assembly practices, testing methods).
Lead Root Cause Analysis (RCA) for electrical non-conformities using structured methodologies (5 Whys, Fishbone, FMEA, etc.).
Monitor and drive corrective and preventive action plans (CAPA) with suppliers.
Participate in FAT, HAT, and other electrical validation processes.
Review and validate electrical documentation, test protocols, and compliance evidence.
Support design reviews with Automation & Control teams to ensure manufacturability and quality robustness.
Qualify and approve electrical suppliers in coordination with Procurement (Ready for Business process).
Guide Supplier Quality Inspectors when required and ensure consistent inspection standards.
Promote preventive quality practices to reduce risk and improve electrical component reliability.
Requirements
Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Electronics Engineering, or related field.
Minimum 3-5 years of experience in supplier quality, electrical manufacturing, or automation-related roles.
Strong knowledge of industrial electrical systems, control panels, and power distribution systems, such as PLC.
Experience with FAT / HAT processes and industrial testing environments.
Familiarity with maritime, offshore, wind, or heavy industrial sectors is highly desirable.
Experience conducting supplier audits in industrial plants.
Knowledge of relevant electrical standards and safety regulations.
Structured problem-solving mindset with experience leading Root Cause Analysis.
Strong communication and cross-functional coordination skills.
Availability to travel approximately 60–90 days per year.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with structured Root Cause Analysis experience.
Results-oriented mindset balancing quality, cost, and delivery objectives.
Strong communication skills and ability to work cross-functionally.
Native Chinese and Fluent in English.
Availability to travel approximately 60–90 days per year
What Awaits You At Bound4blue
An entry point into an international, fast-growing company.
A supportive environment with room to grow as the China organization scales.
bound4blue develops automated wind-assisted propulsion systems as a turnkey solution for all shipowners and shipping companies seeking to reduce fuel costs and polluting emissions. bound4blue’s eSAIL® system is a validated solution for saving fuel and emissions, completely autonomous, with low maintenance and easy installation onboard, being the most cost-efficient wind propulsion technology today.
- Departamento
- Operations
- Locations
- Suzhou, China
- Remote status
- Hybrid
About bound4blue
bound4blue develops automated wind-assisted propulsion systems as a turnkey solution for all shipowners and shipping companies seeking to reduce fuel costs and polluting emissions. bound4blue’s eSAIL® system is a validated solution for saving fuel and emissions, completely autonomous, with low maintenance and easy installation onboard, being the most cost-efficient wind propulsion technology today.